Back Pain Pain in the lower back (lumbago) is particularly common, although it can be felt anywhere along the spine, from the neck down to the hips. In most cases the pain is not caused by anything serious and will usually get better over time. There are things you can do to help relieve it. But sometimes the pain can last a long time or keep coming back. How to relieve […]
Generalised Anxiety Disorder Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life. For example, you may feel worried and anxious about sitting an exam, or having a medical test or job interview. During times like these, feeling anxious can be perfectly normal. But some people find it hard to control their worries. […]
Albinism Albinism affects the production of melanin, the pigment that colours skin, hair and eyes. It's a lifelong condition, but it does not get worse over time. People with albinism have a reduced amount of melanin, or no melanin at all. This can affect their colouring and their eyesight. People with albinism often have white or very light blonde hair, although some have brown or ginger hair. The […]
Alcohol poisoning Alcohol poisoning occurs when a person drinks a toxic amount of alcohol, usually over a short period of time (binge drinking). Being poisoned by alcohol can damage your health or even put your life in danger. Alcohol poisoning is a leading cause of poisoning in England, especially among young people. It's important to avoid misusing alcohol and to be aware of how much you're drinking and the effect this could have on your body. […]
Daily testing for anyone double-jabbed who comes into contact with a COVID-19 case will start from Tuesday. Those fully vaccinated should take a daily lateral flow test for seven days to slow the spread of the virus, the government has said. Unvaccinated adults must continue to self-isolate for 10 days if they are a contact of someone with COVID, and anyone who tests positive or develops symptoms will need to self-isolate. People […]
Dyslexia Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty that can cause problems with reading, writing and spelling.It's a specific learning difficulty, which means it causes problems with certain abilities used for learning, such as reading and writing.Unlike a learning disability, intelligence isn't affected.It's estimated up to 1 in every 10 people in the UK has some degree of dyslexia.Dyslexia is a lifelong problem that can present challenges on a daily basis, but support is available to improve reading and writing […]
Early Detection & Prevention The exact cause of prostate cancer is unknown. Current risk factors for prostate cancer include: Age: The risk of prostate cancer increases with age. Race: African American men are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer and to die from the disease. Family History: Men with a family history of prostate, breast, ovarian, colon or pancreatic cancers may be at an […]
World Diabetes Day 2021 This year marks 100 years since the discovery of a treatment that has saved millions of lives around the world – insulin. For World Diabetes Day 2021, we're celebrating this incredible breakthrough and the century of life-changing diabetes discoveries it inspired. Join us as we tell the extraordinary story of diabetes research, from #LabToLife. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to meet the researchers behind the […]
NHS staff will need to get the jab or risk losing their job after the government announced Covid-19 jabs would be compulsory for NHS England workers. The figure is a government estimate of how many staff in the health service will remain unvaccinated after the grace period ends on April 1 2022. Exemptions will be given to those who do not have face to face contact with patients and those who are […]
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